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Stained glass
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Stained glass refers to coloured glass as a material or art and architectural works created from it. Although it is traditionally made in flat panels and used as windows, the creations of modern stain
The north rose window of the Chartres Cathedral (Chartres, France), donated by Blanche of Castile. It represents the Virgin Mary, surrounded by Biblical kings and prophets. Below is St Anne, mother of the Virgin, with four righteous leaders. The window includes the arms of France and Castile.
The north rose window of the Chartres Cathedral (Chartres, France), donated by Blanche of Castile. It represents the Virgin Mary, surrounded by Biblic
Grisaille stained glass (15th century)
Grisaille stained glass (15th century)
This panel of a window from a parish church in Le Mesnil-Villeman uses "silver stain" in an already masterly fashion and is in its inscription dated t
This panel of a window from a parish church in Le Mesnil-Villeman uses "silver stain" in an already masterly fashion and is in its inscription dated to the year 1313, making it the earliest dated window using this technique.
Renaissance roundel using only black or brown glass paint, and silver stain. The bishop-saint Lambrecht of Maastricht stands in an extensive landscape
Renaissance roundel using only black or brown glass paint, and silver stain. The bishop-saint Lambrecht of Maastricht stands in an extensive landscape, 1510–20. Diameter 8+3⁄4 in (22 cm). Designed to be placed low, close to the viewer.
Louis Comfort Tiffany
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Louis Comfort Tiffany was an American artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in art glass, especially stained glass and Favrile glass. He is associated wi
Stained glass
…has often extended the term "stained glass" to include domestic lead light and objets d'art created from glasswork, for example in the famous lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany. As a material, stained glass is glass that has been coloured by adding metallic salts during its manufacture. It may then be further decorated in…
Tiffany c. 1910
Tiffany c. 1910
Tiffany's 1873 painting Market Day Outside the Walls of Tangiers, Morocco
Tiffany's 1873 painting Market Day Outside the Walls of Tangiers, Morocco
Bella apartment window c. 1880, an early abstract work
Bella apartment window c. 1880, an early abstract work
The White House in 1882, showing the newly installed Tiffany glass screens
The White House in 1882, showing the newly installed Tiffany glass screens